Prague's only real fleamarket 'Bleší trh' happens every Saturday morning in Kolbenova (beside Kolbenova metro).

A huge sprawling outdoor market, you'll find broken electronics, piles of clothes, paintings, communist items, furniture, jugs, quirky souvenirs, jewellery, and the odd amazing antique find for a Czech price.

It's 20 czk you pay in at the turnstile (under a euro) and well worth the finds.

Get there early (7am-2pm) and bring a phrase book so you can haggle with Czech prices. Don't expect English.

There's also plenty of sausage stalls and trailer-bars when you want to stop for a beer (pivo).

Bleší trh fleamarket in Prague
Kolbenova, Praha 9
Kolbenova (on metro line B)

Google map: tinyurl.com/yb8gl25

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Stayed in this Rome apartment (with "Bed&Breakfast" stocked fridge) in San Giovanni. Family run, very nice patio and style, good price and a quiet location. 80 Euro per night.

www.arcosbedandbreakfast.it/indexing.htm

email R.R.Arcos: arcos.roma@gmail.com

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The epitome of kitsch, this great little bar has glittery red walls, an array of vintage hairdressing tools and salon furniture, with cute locals and a DJ every now and then with alternative and indie rock. The best part is the manicure and a cocktail offer (was $10). Getting a manicure in Beauty Bar is not a novelty feature - it really lasted!

Nearest subway is Union Square, 14th street between 3rd ave and ave A.
www.beautybar.com/

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Really nice two-bedroom apartment with sofabed and balcony, beside the Sant Antoni food market, a walk into Raval. Bars recommended on Joaquim Costa street for a hipster bar crawl - Benidorm, Betty Fords, etc.

This place is super central and the best price/quality of any apartment you'll find in Barcelona.

www.way2stay.com/Barcelona-apartments-en-52-188.htm

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For Barcelona events, gigs, news, art and clubs grab any of the following three:

BCNWEEK, a witty free paper with cultural reviews and listings.

BUTXACA, a small free listings booklet for almost everything in Barcelona, or

MUNDO SONORO (free, comes out first thursday every month) a thick monthly music bible with music reviews and of course, gig listings.

For a good city map, city and beach guide, airport transfer info. and apartments check out:
www.way2stay.com/area-info-Barcelona-en-52.htm

These publications are found lurking in the doorway of any given Barcelona bar, record or clothing store in the centre of town (most likely in Raval or Gotico).

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